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CHRISTOPHER P. SALAS-WRIGHT Brown University
Center for Alcohol and Addictions Studies 121 South Main St., 4th Floor
Providence, RI 02903 www.salaswright.com
Tel: (857) 212-4049 e-mail: [email protected] EDUCATION
Present Postdoctoral Fellowship
Brown University, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
2012 Ph.D.
Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work
Dissertation: “Spirituality, Religiosity, and Problem Behavior among High-Risk and Gang-Involved Youth in El Salvador”
2009 M.S.W.
University of Washington, School of Social Work Concentration: Health-Mental Health Practice 2009 M.A. (with Distinction)
Boston College, School of Theology and Ministry Pastoral Ministry
Synthesis Project: “Integral Liberation and Addictions Recovery” 2002 B.A. (Magna Cum Laude)
Santa Clara University, College of Arts and Sciences Philosophy
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2012 Instructor
Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work Children, Youth & Families Concentration RESEARCH INTERESTS
Etiology and prevention of adolescent substance abuse Youth delinquency and violence prevention
Adolescent/emerging adult religiosity and spirituality High-risk and gang-involved Latino youth
2 PUBLICATIONS
PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
Salas-Wright, C.P., Vaughn, M.G., Hodge, D.R., & Perron, B.E. (in press). Religiosity profiles of American youth in relation to substance use, violence, and delinquency. Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
Yu, M., Lombe, M. Nebbitt, V.E., Pitner, R., & Salas-Wright, C.P. (in press). Understanding tobacco use among urban African American adolescents living in urban public housing communities: An application of problem behavior theory. Addictive Behaviors.
Olate, R., Salas-Wright, C.P., & Vaughn, M.G. (2012). Predictors of violence and delinquency among high risk youth and youth gang members in San Salvador, El Salvador. International Social Work, 55(3), 383-401.
Olate, R., Salas-Wright, C.P., & Vaughn, M.G. (2011). A cross national comparison of externalizing behaviors among high-risk youth and youth gang members in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts, and San Salvador, El Salvador. Victims & Offenders, 6(4), 356-369.
Olate, R., & Salas-Wright, C.P. (2010). ¿Cómo intervenir en los problemas de violencia y delincuencia juvenil? El fracaso de los enfoques punitivos y las posibilidades del enfoque de la salud pública [How can we create social interventions to reduce juvenile delinquency and violence? The failure of the punitive approach and the possibilities of a public health framework]. Revista de Trabajo Social, 79, 7-21.
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW
Maynard, B.R., Salas-Wright, C.P., Vaughn, M.G., & Peters, K.E. (April, 2012). Who are truant youth? Examining profiles of truant youth using latent profile analysis. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, under review.
Salas-Wright, C.P., Vaughn, M.G., & Maynard, B.R. (April, 2012). Public or private religiosity: Which one is protective for adolescent substance use and by what pathways? Journal of Research on
Adolescence, under review.
Vaughn, M.G., Maynard, B.R., Salas-Wright, C.P., Perron, B.E., & Abdon, A. (March, 2012). Prevalence and correlates of truancy in the United States: Results from a national sample. Journal of Adolescence, under review.
Salas-Wright, C.P., Olate, R., & Vaughn, M. (February, 2012). Assessing empathy in Salvadoran high-risk youth and youth gang members: A Spanish validation of the “Basic Empathy
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Salas-Wright, C.P., & Vaughn, M.G. (February, 2012). Does religiosity moderate the relationship between risk propensity and adolescent problem behavior? Results from a national sample. Journal of Adolescence, under review.
Salas-Wright, C.P., Vaughn, M.G., Olate, R., & Maynard, B.R. (October, 2011). Is religiosity a protective factor for youth violence? Results from a national sample. Social Science Quarterly, under review.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
Salas-Wright, C.P., Vaughn, M.G., & Maynard, B.R. (2012). Religiosity profiles of emerging adults in relation to mental health and substance use disorders: Result from a national sample. Emerging
Adulthood.
Salas-Wright, C.P., Cummings-Vaughn, L., Salas-Wright, V.A. (2012). Religiosity profiles of older Americans in relation to substance use and mental health problems. Journal of Research on Social Work Practice.
Maynard, B.R., Salas-Wright, C.P., & Vaughn, M.G. (2012). Behavioral and health characteristics of high school dropouts during emerging adulthood: Results from a national sample. Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
Vaughn, M.G., Salas-Wright, C.P., Maynard, B.R., & DeLisi, M. (2012). Latent class analysis of externalizing behavior spectrum among American adolescents: Results from a national sample. Journal of Criminal Justice.
Salas-Wright, C.P., Maynard, B.R., & Vaughn, M.G. (2012). Religiosity and problem behavior among Hispanic adolescents and emerging adults: The moderating influence of acculturation. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Science.
POLICY REPORTS
Olate, R. & Salas-Wright, C.P. (2010). El fracaso de los enfoques punitivos: Violencia y delincuencia en El Salvador. Boletín Electrónico, 9, 2-3. Santiago, Chile: Global Consortium on Security and Transformation.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEETINGS
2012, July Olate, R., Vaughn, M.G., Chung, E., & Salas-Wright, C.P. (2012). Evidence-based community interventions for tackling the problems of youth violence and delinquency in Central America. Social Work Social Development: Action and Impact, Stockholm, Sweden.
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2012, March Salas-Wright, C.P., Vaughn, M.G., Olate, R., & Maynard, B.R. Is religiosity a protective factor for youth violence? Results from a national sample. Boston College Multidisciplinary PhD Research Development Day, Boston, MA. 2012, March Salas-Wright, C.P., Olate, R., & Vaughn, M.G. Protective factors for
aggression, violence, and delinquency among high-risk and gang-involved youth in San Salvador, El Salvador. Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Meeting, Vancouver, BC.
2011, March Salas-Wright, C.P. High risk youth in Salvadoran gang neighborhoods: Risk factors for youth violence. Boston College Multidisciplinary PhD Research Development Day, Boston, MA.
2011, January Olate, R., Salas-Wright, C.P., & Vaughn, M. Assessing empathy in Salvadoran high-risk youth and youth gang members: A Spanish validation of the “Basic Empathy Scale”. Society for Social Work and Research, Tampa, FL.
2010, November Olate, R., Salas-Wright, C.P., & Vaughn, M. Preliminary findings from a study of 10 Salvadoran clicks of MS 13 and 18th street gangs. The American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, CA.
2010, November Olate, R., Salas-Wright, C.P., & Vaughn, M. Serving gang-involved Latino youth: Strengths and service gaps for a community violence prevention plan. American Public Health Association 138th Annual Meeting and Expo, Denver, CO.
2010, April Salas-Wright, C.P. Hard line gang policy: A comparative analysis of El Salvador’s “Mano Dura” and suppression-based anti-gang policy in Los Angeles, California. First Annual Boston College Graduate Scholarship Symposium, Boston, MA.
2010, March Salas-Wright, C.P. Gang-involved and non-gang youth in San Salvador: A comparative analysis of alcohol and marijuana use, sexual activity, and violent behavior. Boston College Multidisciplinary PhD Research Development Day, Boston, MA.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
2012, February “Reflections on a decade of engagement with high-risk and gang-involved youth in El Salvador.” Boston College, Arrupe International Immersion Program (El Salvador Program).
2009, November “Experiences of immersion and solidarity among North American university students in El Salvador.” Boston College, Center for Student Formation.
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2011-present Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Principal Investigator
“High Risk Youth Assessment in San Salvador: Wave 2”. Study of the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors of high risk youth and gang members in San Salvador, El Salvador. 2009-2011 Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
Research Assistant
“Youth Study about High Risk Youth and Gang Members in the cities of Boston and San Salvador”. Project funded by the Jesuit Institute and Boston College Graduate School of Social Work.
Principal Investigator: René Olate, PhD FUNDED RESEARCH
IN PROGRESS
2012 Project: Religiosity and Youth Problem Behavior in Managua, Nicaragua
Goals: This study will examine the relationships between the various expressions of religiosity and manifestations of problem behavior among high-risk Nicaraguan youth. Role: Principal Investigator
RESEARCH TRAININGS
2011 EARA/SRA International Summer School
Selected to participate in the intensive, week-long training program for cross-disciplinary research on adolescence.
2011 SSWR Summer Institute Workshop
“Biosocial Methods for Social Work Research” organized by the Society for Social Work and Research.
TEACHING INTERESTS
Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Welfare Research and Evaluation
Policy Issues in Family and Children’s Services Introductory and Advanced Statistics
Basic Skills: Clinical Practice
Policies and Programs for High-Risk Youth Spirituality and Social Work
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Boston College
Beginning 9/12, Instructor
SW: 721: Human Behavior and the Social Environment (Fall, 2012) Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work
In progress, Graduate Teaching Assistant
SW961: Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (Summer, 2012) Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work
Completed, Graduate Teaching Assistant
SW967: Statistical Analyses for Social and Behavioral Research (Spring, 2012) Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work
Completed, Graduate Teaching Assistant SW 954: Intervention Research (Fall, 2011) Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work Completed, Doctoral Teaching Practicum
SW 721: Human Behavior and the Social Environment (Fall, 2011) Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work
Completed, SW992: Theories and Methods of Professional Education Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work (Fall 2010)
In progress, The Apprenticeship in College Teaching Program
Boston College, The Connors Family Learning Center (Fall 2011 – present) Santa Clara University
Completed, Teaching Assistant
INTL139: Praxis Seminar (Spring, 2006)
Casa de la Solidaridad, San Salvador, El Salvador Completed, Teaching Assistant
INTL139: Praxis Seminar (Spring, 2004)
Casa de la Solidaridad, San Salvador, El Salvador Guest Lecturer
Boston College, SW953: Cross-Cultural Issues in Social and Behavioral Research
“Using Stata 12.1SE software to examine measurement invariance in cross-cultural research” (Spring 2012)
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Boston College, SW953: Cross-Cultural Issues in Social and Behavioral Research
“Conducting confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling using Stata 12.1SE” (Spring 2012)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 VA Medical Center: Addictions Treatment Center, Seattle, WA MSW Intern
Provided individual and group psychotherapy to clients in an opiate substitution program. Conducted psychosocial assessments, formulated treatment plans, and provided case management.
2007-2009 YouthCare: Casa de los Amigos, Seattle, WA Mental Health Counselor / MSW Intern
Provided individual and group psychotherapy to Latin American adolescents in
immigration detention. Developed and implemented psycho-educational harm reduction program. All clinical work conducted in Spanish.
2006-2007 Volunteer and Service Learning Center, Chestnut Hill, MA Graduate Assistant
Assisted undergraduate students in development and coordination of volunteer service projects such as clothing drives, fund raisers, and international immersion experiences. 2005-2006 Casa de la Solidaridad, San Salvador, El Salvador
Coordinator of Special Programs
Assisted program director in overall logistics of university-level semester study-abroad program. Organized and directed 5-week immersion program for university-level Public Health, Nursing and Health Sciences students. Organized and directed 6-week study abroad program for Santa Clara University Engineering students. All responsibilities included cross-cultural education and Spanish/English interpreting.
2003-2004 Casa de la Solidaridad, San Salvador, El Salvador Community Facilitator
Supervised community of 15 to 20 US undergraduate students living in El Salvador. Responsibilities included organizing community meetings, activities, and excursions. PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
2011 Gang Prevention Community Training
Training presented by the King County Gang Prevention & Outreach Work Group in Seattle, Washington. Co-sponsored by the Seattle University Social Work Program. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2006-2007 Arrupe International Programs, Chestnut Hill, MA Staff Leader
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Led Boston College undergraduate students in preparation, travel, and follow-up for a two-week immersion trip to Nogales, Mexico with BorderLinks. Responsibilities included group supervision / leadership, student support, cultural advisement, and Spanish/English interpretation.
2005 Divine Providence Cancer Hospital, San Salvador, El Salvador Part Time Volunteer
Provided psycho-emotional support to patients living with cancer and their families. 2002-2004 La Esperanza Recovery Center, San Salvador, El Salvador
Full/Part-Time Volunteer
Provided psych-emotional support to young adults in an addictions recovery center in San Salvador. Responsibilities included: individualized counseling, facilitation of small group meetings, and vocational training.
2002 Catholic Worker, Akron, OH Full Time Volunteer
Accompanied Latin American immigrants in job application process, serving as both cultural liaison and Spanish/English interpreter. Worked as ESL instructor with Latin American immigrants.
2002 Community Homeless Alliance Ministry, San Jose, CA Volunteer
Worked with homeless young adults and participated in community events. Resided as a voluntary member of emergency housing community.
UNIVERSITY/PROFESSIONAL SERVICE University Service
Graduate Student Member, Boston College GSSW Diversity Committee, 2011-2012 Academic/Professional Journals
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Social Science Quarterly, 2012 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Child Abuse & Neglect, 2012 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Adolescence, 2011
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Research on Social Work Practice, 2011, 2012 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Council on Social Work Education Society of Social Work Research Society for Research on Adolescence
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Spanish: Fluent (spoken and written) Portuguese: Basic (spoken)
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Boston College Doctoral Fellowship in Social Work, Boston , MA, 2009-2012.
Nominated for Graduate School Award for Academic Achievement, Boston College, 2007. Finalist, Valedictorian, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, 2002.
Recipient, Richard J. Riordan Award for Outstanding Community Service, Santa Clara University, 2002.
